Books

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout

A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist."There was an old lady who swallowed a troutThat splished and splashed and thrashed about."Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is...

Polar Bears

Whose fur isn't really white?Who usually gives birth to twins?Who's the biggest bear in the world?The Polar Bear!Full of fascinating information, this book explores the world of the polar bear on land and under water. Get ready to be wooed by adorable...

S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet

The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet uses...

Are Trees Alive?

"Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They don't have noses."And so begins a conversation between the author and her daughter that leads to a remarkable discovery: Trees are like children in so many ways! They may look very different from people, but...

Reeds Superyacht Manual

Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners.There is extensive coverage...

Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect...

Luna & Me: The True Story of a Girl Who Lived in a Tree to Save a Forest

Once there was a redwood tree--one of the world's largest and tallest trees, and one of the oldest. And once, born nearly a thousand years after the tree first took root, there was a girl named Julia, who was called Butterfly.When exploring her beloved...

Stress-free Sailing: Single and Short-handed Techniques

The vast majority of sailing yacht scenarios comprise a couple sailing the boat together, needing to carry out all maneuvers and activities themselves with no help from a back-up crew. Their boat handling, navigation, sail handling, anchoring, and...

The Yacht Owner's Manual: Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht

Owning a boat requires sailors to develop a whole new skill set and take on a raft of new responsibilities, but this essential handbook takes the stress out of what should be an enjoyable, rewarding next step, and shares a wealth of practical advice on...

The Sasquatch Hunter's Almanac: A Novel

A dark, fantastical, multi-generational tale about a family whose patriarch is consumed by the hunt for the mythical, elusive sasquatch he encountered in his youthEli Roebuck was nine years old when his mother walked off into the woods with "Mr. Krantz,"...

The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School

Turn little pouts into big smiles!Mr. Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school,and hefrets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes,and how todo math—until he’s reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to...

Sam the Sea Cow

Sam is called a sea cow because that's what he looks like - a big cow grazing in the ocean. Another name for Sam is manatee. In this book we meet Sam when he is just hours old and leave him when he is ready to mate. In between is a great deal of...